Pages

Bark’s summer issue, our “golden” issue 65, has just what you need to make yours an unforgettable one. We put out a call to our readers, asking for their favorite summery places to go and things to do; their response was terrific. Then our experts and editors offer their favorite vacation haunts from dog camps and lodges, to trails and water holes.

Our cover dog, Cosmo, is literally a stellar example of a rescue success story. He is co-starring in “Beginners,” a charming and thought-provoking new film. We met and interviewed, Ewan McGregor, the movie’s star, and its director/writer Mike Mills. We also talked with Cosmo’s mom/handler, Mathilde De Cagny, and learned that animal-loving McGregor’s attachment to Cosmo opened a new chapter for the Scottish actor—be sure to read the interviews to see what happened next.

We have helpful advice from Patricia McConnell about bringing home a “non-puppy.” We have an excerpt from her newest book, Love Has No Age Limit. Many of you are rightfully concerned about the food you provide to your dogs. But do you know if the animal protein source was humanely raised? Read “Dog Food Dilemma” to see why this matters. We have more findings on the play-research front from Smuts and Ward, who tell us how to determine if things are going smoothly with dog-dog interactions. We talk Dog Sense author Dr. John Bradshaw who probes dog’s beginnings and ways to improve their futures. We also have articles on running, navigating canine hearing loss, help with finding lost dogs and how dogs are protecting penguins. Insightful, provocative and enlightening essays round out our summer offerings. But for now, kick back, relax and dig into our summer issue.

FEATURESSummer Adventure Planner: Trips, treks and travellers’ tips. By Bark EditorsMaking Sense of Dogs: Q&A with Dog Sense author, John Bradshaw about his new book. By Claudia KawczynskaThe Language of Play: When to know if play gets too rough. By Barbara Smuts, PhD and Camille Ward, PhDBeginners: Mike Mills and Ewan McGregor talk about their new film.Training for Film:Q&A with Hollywood animal trainer Mathilde De Cagny.Dog Food Dilemma: Humanely-raised food choices. By Steve SmithThe Breakup: Sometimes, love isn’t enough. By Elizabeth MehrenOf Dogs and Men: On losing a veterinarian. By Annik La Farge